Y. Ibrahimaj
Norway
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Y. Ibrahimaj 2026 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Y. Ibrahimaj has appeared in 17 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,449 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.12 | 26 |
| Shots | 19 | 1.20 | 38 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 17 |
| Shot accuracy | 5.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 47 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.43 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.75 | 80 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.12 | 89 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 47 |
| Key passes | 27 | 1.70 | 78 |
| Chances created | 24 | 1.49 | 75 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.12 | 41 |
Y. Ibrahimaj has taken 19 shots with 1 on target (5% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 76 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.6 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 38th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Y. Ibrahimaj has 2 assists and 27 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 60 minutes. Y. Ibrahimaj has set up 29 shots for teammates, worth 3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 47th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 883 | 54.80 | 86 |
| Accurate passes | 776 | 48.20 | 88 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Long balls won | 26 | 1.61 | 59 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 16 | 0.99 | 78 |
| Backward passes | 183 | 11.37 | 81 |
| Passes (final third) | 97 | 6.02 | 66 |
Y. Ibrahimaj has completed 776 of 883 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 16 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 86th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.62 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 0.87 | 20 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 40 | 2.48 | 3 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.37 | 22 |
| Touches | 1151 | 71.50 | 80 |
| Possession lost | 182 | 11.30 | 26 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.43 | 19 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.50 | 7 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.56 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Y. Ibrahimaj completes 10 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 40 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.06 | 14 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 0.75 | 17 |
| Interceptions | 27 | 1.68 | 92 |
| Clearances | 35 | 2.17 | 83 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 69 | 4.29 | 60 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 70 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Y. Ibrahimaj makes 17 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 35 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 85 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 14th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 1.30 | 57 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.37 | 91 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.06 | 53 |
| Fouls per card | 3.50 | n/a | 33 |
| Foul involvements | 29 | 1.80 | 23 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Y. Ibrahimaj has committed 21 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly defensive midfielder (12 appearances), also at right central midfielder (3) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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24 yrs
Y. Ibrahimaj previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 2 | 210 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 10 | 824 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 6 | 7.32 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chance Liga | 10 | 761 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 7.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 24 | 1,991 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 30 | 7.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 29 | 2,258 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 54 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 292 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 30 | 2,240 | 4 | 9 | 55 | 31 | 7.18 |
About Y. Ibrahimaj
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Y. Ibrahimaj has scored 2 assists across 17 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1449 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Y. Ibrahimaj has attempted 19 shots with 1 on target, a 5% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.58 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Y. Ibrahimaj has created 24 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (71% success rate). Y. Ibrahimaj has contributed 27 key passes and 59 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Y. Ibrahimaj has registered 17 tackles (12 won), 27 interceptions, and 35 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 776 from 883 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Y. Ibrahimaj has won 40 of 84 total duels.
Discipline
Y. Ibrahimaj has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 8.
About Y. Ibrahimaj
Y. Ibrahimaj is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Lillestrøm in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Y. Ibrahimaj is left-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 24 December 1995.
Most recent appearance
Y. Ibrahimaj's most recent match was away at Fredrikstad on December 14th. Lillestrøm lost 1-4. Y. Ibrahimaj played 90 minutes, registering 6 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.48.
Recent matches
- December 14th1-4 lossvsFredrikstad(90 mins, rating 7.48)
- September 17th2-1 winvsEgnatia Rrogozhinë(120 mins, 1 assist, rating 0)
- July 19th0-0 drawatEgnatia Rrogozhinë(90 mins, rating 6.5)
- July 7th1-1 drawatKFUM(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.9)
- November 30th0-2 lossvsRosenborg(90 mins, rating 6.52)
Next fixture
Y. Ibrahimaj and Lillestrøm are next in action on March 28th against Brann in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Brann vs Lillestrøm match preview.
Teammates at Lillestrøm
Y. Ibrahimaj currently plays alongside Yaw Paintsil, Stefan Hagerup, Daniel Bassi, Gustav Nordh, Filip Ottosson, Harald Woxen, Sturla Ottesen, Stian Kristiansen, Camil Jebara, Linus Alperud, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Sander Moen Foss, Espen Garnås, Pontus Dahlberg, Gustav Nyheim, Y. Ibrahimaj, Felix Vá, Frederik Elkær, Ruben Gabrielsen, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Eric Kitolano, Henrik Melland, Kevin Krygård and Lars Ranger at Lillestrøm.